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HK Electric has announced a nearly 34 per cent rise in its fuel charge, after a double-digit increase last month, as the war in the Middle East contributed to a “significant rise” in global fuel prices. The utility, which mainly serves Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, also warned on Thursday that the charge was expected to continue rising. HK Electric announced it would adjust its fuel charge…
Australia's highest-paid TV presenter is reportedly set to lose his job after hosting British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.
Police in Kenya have set up roadblocks and are preventing access to the capital, Nairobi, ahead of a planned protest to mark two years since more than 60 people died in anti-government demonstrations that resulted in the storming of the parliament
Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno in decades was a result of a “systemic failure” in public policy, two fire engineering experts have said, citing the lack of strategies to fight flames on the facades of high-rise buildings and the prolonged use of combustible materials in “temporary” works. An independent committee inquiry heard on Thursday that last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire was unprecedented in…
Experts said the powerful earthquakes that struck California and Japan are likely not connected to the devastating tremors in Venezuela.
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
Late Hong Kong actress Barbara Chan Man-yee embodied “unconditional love”, her son said at her memorial service on Thursday, attended by leading figures from the city’s entertainment industry, including director Johnnie To Kei-fung and actress Ada Choi Siu-fun. A private service for the veteran actress was held at St Andrew’s Church in Tsim Sha Tsui, the same venue where her husband, actor Liu…
Several apps belonging to the VK holding company vanished from the App Store, the Russian business news outlet RBC reported on June 25. The affected apps include Dzen, VK Video, VK Messenger, VK Music, and VK Dating.
After romping in New York City, progressives are staring down more key primary tests.
A North Korean soldier has been detained by South Korea's military after he crossed the heavily fortified border between the two countries.
But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.
Hong Kong’s equality watchdog is seeking about HK$250,000 (US$31,900) in compensation for the family of a domestic helper who was sacked by her employer in 2019 after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and later died. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) launched legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance in 2020 against Jamil Bushra for firing Baby Jane Allas…
Hong Kong’s civil service chief has pledged to deliver a “reasonable and attractive” pay adjustment once the economy and public finances improve, following the legislature’s approval of a flat 2 pe…
South China Morning PostEstimated 150 million people in Europe could experience temperatures above 35C today European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say Over in the UK, firefighte…
The Guardian WorldPresident Delcy Rodríguez said that two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday had left nearly 3,000 injured. The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support, as hundreds remained mis…
The New York Times WorldRow between Shabana Mahmood and Mike Tapp broke out after he wrote unauthorised article about migration UK politics live – latest updates The migration minister, Mike Tapp, is to be denied access t…
The Guardian WorldPresident Trump on Friday will address the “Road to the Majority” Faith & Freedom Coalition event in D.C. — returning to the Washington Hilton for the first time since the White House Correspondent…
The HillIn Albania, a widespread protest movement is underway against the current government. The demonstrations erupted after construction began on a luxury resort in a nature reserve in the southwest of …
France 24 EnglishThe wealthy are fighting back with two ballot issues that could nullify the measure in November. The battle reflects a broader tension as American politics contends with deep inequality.
The New York Times USPennsylvania is the latest Democratic-led state to say it is skipping the “Great American State Fair” happening on the National Mall. “Unfortunately, due to the high cost to taxpayers and not being…
The HillIsrael has continued to clash with Hezbollah despite Donald Trump urging Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war
The Independent WorldA win or draw against Egypt on Friday, and the team’s unusual journey will continue.
The New York Times WorldRussia’s Defense Ministry announced a POW exchange with Ukraine in which each side transferred 160 people to the other.
Meduza (English)Two major quakes struck back to back on Wednesday night in the country’s populated northern areas. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.
The New York Times WorldThe Saudi-born doctor drove into a crowd of shoppers in December 2024, wounding hundreds and rattling Germans’ sense of security.
The New York Times WorldThe secretary of Homeland Security admitted that some warehouses, purchased by his predecessor, would likely never be turned into detention centers because of their locations or other issues
The Independent WorldBolton to plead guilty charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fine Sign up for the Breaking News US email In case you missed i…
The Guardian WorldA red warning for extreme heat remains in place for the south-east but cooler air is starting to move in from the west as Elizabeth Rizzinni explains.
BBC News (Front page)Observers said on Friday the government is responding to evidence that the ban on young children holding accounts on platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube had failed since it came int…
NPR NewsWarm weather and calm seas have meant the number of #migrants tempting the crossing from northern #France to the #UK has risen sharply in recent days.Our reporters were on the beach, early in the m…
France 24 EnglishHeat-related deaths and disruptions to daily life are forcing politicians to reckon, in different ways, with a rapidly warming planet.
The New York Times WorldDespite £369m upgrade, King Charles will never live in palace but aides stress it will remain ‘buzzing hive’ of activity Not all modern British monarchs have viewed the prospect of moving into Buck…
The Guardian WorldThe Trevor Project non-profit that helped pioneer LGBTQ+ ‘press 3’ option for 988 hotline is being shut out as it restarts The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ optio…
The Guardian WorldThe online exchange follows a previous incident in April where the official White House account mocked the veteran Democratic lawmaker’s hair
The Independent WorldRep. Thomas Massie (R-K.Y.) warned Thursday that Republicans could suffer major losses in November if the party doesn’t “wake up,” predicting an “absolute shellacking” for the GOP in the midterm el…
The HillPresident Trump’s visit to North Dakota for an event next week will mark the inaugural trip of the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, according to the White House. Bloomberg was the first to report o…
The HillThe former first lady had previously been sentenced to four years in a separate case involving the Unification Church.
NPR NewsPolice say the pilot believed to be a woman in her 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
BBC News (Front page)Crowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
The New York Times WorldThe future Pope Leo XIV was famously caught on camera in 2005, cheering from the stands during the game
The Independent WorldExperts say decision presents problem for business owners – and indicates direction court’s conservatives are heading Experts say a supreme court ruling that struck down a Hawaii law banning people…
The Guardian WorldCalifornia’s governor, who is considering a White House run, proposed an expansive national wealth tax last week, as well as an initiative to give Americans a stake in AI.
NBC NewsHappy 250th birthday, America. The Golden Door is officially closed.
The HillA new study suggests that Great Apes laugh in a similar way to humans. Researchers analysed old recordings of a variety of apes and found that their laughter shared some common characteristics to t…
France 24 EnglishWeeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.
The New York Times WorldFormer national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty in federal court on Friday to one count of retaining national security information.
NBC News‘We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousands China’s president Xi Jinping said Bei…
The Guardian WorldThe US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
BBC World13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.
BBC News (Front page)He cut his last appearance at the hotel short after a man with a gun tried to rush the ballroom
The Independent WorldIt's a duel that's set to be gruelling at the World Cup. France on one side, Norway on the other, with two star goalscorers facing each other: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. The game could decid…
France 24 EnglishDemocrats are still feeling the political aftershocks of New York’s primaries on Tuesday night, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed victories. What could it signal for the party? Pl…
The HillKimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
BBC News (Front page)Japan's imperial family is running out of male heirs, and a debate over how to preserve the hereditary lineage that has continued unbroken for centuries is dividing the nation. Meanwhile, Emperor N…
France 24 EnglishDespite an unexpected loss against Ecuador, Germany takes top spot in group E. Ivory Coast is through to the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in its history. The Netherlands ce…
France 24 EnglishAs a result of the high temperatures and heatwave, human health could be at risk. In France there have reportedly been four times as many cardiac arrests. The mayor of Paris has stated that the num…
France 24 EnglishThe support comes six months after US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro
The Independent WorldOrganisers of the Pride March due to take place in Paris on June 27 weekend postponed the event after police ordered them to change the date to relieve pressure on emergency services during the hea…
France 24 EnglishBodycam footage captures moment motorist pulls over to help police officer and calls: ‘Get in the back’ A van driver in Kent has been praised after giving a lift to an armed police officer who was …
The Guardian WorldCalifornia voters will decide in November whether to temporarily raise taxes for billionaires after the labor union backing the proposal announced Thursday that it will move forward with the contro…
The HillBoth crossed the Atlantic to follow ‘Les Bleus’ in the United States. But while ten-year-old Léon is attending his first World Cup. Clément d’Antibes - aged 78 and a celebrity among France supporte…
France 24 EnglishCharles released his tax information for the period he has been king of Britain as part of a push for greater transparency after the scandal involving the former Prince Andrew.
The New York Times World